Yazıkonak

Yazıkonak
(Vertetil)
Town
Yazıkonak

Location in Turkey

Coordinates: 38°37′N 39°18′E / 38.617°N 39.300°E / 38.617; 39.300Coordinates: 38°37′N 39°18′E / 38.617°N 39.300°E / 38.617; 39.300
Country  Turkey
Province Elazığ Province
District Elazığ central district
Elevation 885 m (2,910 ft)
Population (2013)
  Total 9,090
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 23180
Area code(s) 0424
Licence plate 23
Climate Csa

Yazıkonak (former Vertetil, meaning " rose garden") is a belde (town) in the central district (Elazığ) of Elazığ Province, Turkey. It is situated to the west of Keban Dam resorvoir at 38°37′N 39°18′E / 38.617°N 39.300°E / 38.617; 39.300.The distance to Elazığ is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi). The population of Yazıkonak was 9090 [1] as of 2013. The town is a relatively new settlement. Elazığ Airport which is just at the southwest of Yazıkonak contributed to the rapid increase in population. In 1986, it was declared a seat of township. Agriculture, cattle rising and light industries are among the economic activities of the town.[2]

References

  1. "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 2015.
  2. Mayor's page (Turkish)


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